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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Iraq Conflict Update: 22 July, 2014

In Iraq pressure remains high for the
political authorities to form a unity government. General developments in Iraq
indicate a stalemate with IS showing both its depth of resources and its limited
ability to hold on to further military gains. The failed joint assault by the
ISF and Shiite militias on Tikrit underscores their inability to defeat the
insurgents.

Salah ad-Din Province

Renewed fighting erupted around the
university buildings
in Tikrit. IS insurgents were forced to withdraw from Contingency Operating Base
Speicher by ISF.

In Al-Dhuluiya clashes continue
between IS insurgents and ISF, which are being supported by local tribesmen and
air support from the Iraqi Airforce.